HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-22-08Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 22, 2008
City Council Members Present by Roll Call:
Graham Smith, Scott Solla, and Steve Baker
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City Council Meeting
Dick Butner, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Sally Lien,
Council Members Absent: There were no Councilmembers absent.
City Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kathy Peterson, Len Olive, Jim Kelly, John Gray, Cristy Brubaker,
Jim Rankin, Terry Marsh, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Virginia Hatch and Noel Higa
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In the absence of Mayor Larson, Mayor Pro Tern Sally Lien called the meeting to order at 7,-OOPM, and
the pledge of allegiance followed-,
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
There was a motion by Marilyn Oertle and seconded by Chris Raezer to approve the Agenda. The
motion passed with a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Walter Riebe, 2607 Glenwood Avenue, Arlington has noted excessive speeding within the city limits
and excess oil dropping onto the streets from motor vehicles.
Tony Cooper 19430 63rd Avenue NE, Arlington, addressed the track of security in the Airport Industrial
Park area and the subsequent thefts that have occurred. Graham Smith addressed Mr. Cooper's
concerns. Discussion and questions followed.
CONSENT AGENDA
There was a motion by Graham Smith, seconded by Scott Solna, and unanimously carried to approve the
following consent agenda items:
1. Minutes of the January ? and January 14, 2008 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Claims Checks # 51978 through #52138 in the amount of $284,636.
3. Letter to Health District re: Representative to Board of Health
PUBLIC HEARING
Continuation of Public Hearing on Application: Whidbey Island State Bank Street Assessment
Reimbursement Area
Attorney Steve Peiffle asked to continue this item to the February 4 meeting. Graham Smith moved and
Chris Raezer seconded the motion to continue the Public Hearing on the Whidbey Island State Bank
Street Assessment Reimbursement Area to the February 4, 2008 Council meeting. The motion was
approved with a unanimous vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. 767 Reaffirming Water Use Efficiency Goals for the Citv of Arlington
Public Works Director Len Olive briefly addressed the water efficiency goals.
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Dick Butner moved and Steve Baker seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 767 adoption of
Goals for Water Efficiency Rule. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
Contract between the City of Arlington and EnviroqLflp for procurement of Membrane Bioreactor
(MBRI Equipment
Len Olive introduced Utilities Manager Jim Kelly who noted th
action addressed in the agenda bill.
e equipment procurement, also the revised
Dick Butner moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract,
tentatively early February, between the City of Arlington and Enviroquip for procurement of Membrane
Bioreactor (MBR) equipment and services; subject to the Council's acceptance of an approved funding
program. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Tri=Aqency ILA — Emergency Management Coordinator
Fire Chief Jim Rankin informed th
this request.
e Council that both the hospital and the school district have approved
Graham Smith moved and Scott Solla seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Inter -Local
Agreement. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
2007 Budget Amendments
City Administrator Allen Johnson briefly addressed the Amendments and recommended adoption.
Graham Smith moved and Dick Butner seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1447 amending the
2007 budget. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
RH2 Water Comprehensive Plan Update — approyal of
Len Olive urged adoption of the Water System Plan Update RH2 proposal.
roposed scope of work and budget
Dick Butner moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the scope and budget for RH2 to
complete the require six year update to the existing City of Arlington Water System Plan and authorize
the Mayor to sign Contract Amendment Number 3 with RH2. The motion was approved with a unanimous
vote.
Ordinance No. 1445,providing for WSDOT Highway Access_ Management
Len Olive briefly spoke to the Ordinance and asked for Council approval.
Scott Solla moved and Dick Butner seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No.
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nimum Guidelines for Access Management of State Highways inside the corporate
Arlington, per RCW 47-50. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
67th Avenue Phase III — A
1445, adopting the
limits of the City of
royal of Grant Documents for signature by the Mayor and Letters of
Understandina for signature bv the Public Works Director
Mr. Olive addressed this item, noting it h
then asked for Council approval,
ad been preciously discussed at a recent Council Workshop. He
Scott Solla moved and Dick Butner seconded the motion to approve the
acceptance of the 671h Phase III Grant and authorize the Mayor and Public W
motion was approved with a unanimous vote,,
Mayor Pro-Tem Election
documents required for
orks Director to sign. The
Dick Butner provided information in relation to the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Dick Butner then
nominated Marilyn Oertle to the position of Mayor Pro Tem for the period of one year. Chris Raezer
seconded the motion.. There were no further nominations. The motion was approved with a unanimous
Vote.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
With the absence of Mayor Larson, there was no Mayor's Report.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Johnson noted that the Council Retreat begins Friday, and Council members were asked to bring all
relevant materials recently distributed.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers Dick
Butner, Marilyn
Oertle,
Chris Raezer, Sally Lien,
gave brief repots, and
Councilmember
Baker
had nothing
to repot.
Graham Smith, and Scott Sofia,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would no need for an Executive Session,
from the Council for the upcoming retreat.
Mr. Peiffle solicited input
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40PM.
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Margaret Larson, Mayor
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